Officer Down Memorial Page

Your heroism and service is honored today, the 44th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater, PPD, eow 4/24/05
November 13, 2011

July 2010...I was at Bull Shoals Lake in far northern Arkansas on a fishing trip. While at the boat dock I met a man and his wife who were also there on vacation from Missouri (If I recall correctly.). I assume they saw the "TX" number on my boat and we struck up a conversation about how the wife had grown up in the Arlington, Texas area. I told her I was a retired motor jockey from the Irving PD (Texas) in Dallas County. She said her dad was a Dallas policemen who had been killed in the line of duty. She gave his name and I remembered reading this memorial on the ODMP. I also recalled that her father was a motor jockey who had lost his life in a police motorcycle traffic accident while chasing a speeding vehicle. She stated she was very young at the time of his passing and didn't recall that much about it.
It's a small world and sometimes I am amazed at how closely related we all are by either family ties or through circumstances such as seeing her father's memorial on the ODMP. I had forgotten that I had left an earlier reflection on it several years prior.
May God continue to bless the family of Officer James Douglas Stewart and keep safe from harm the men and women of the Dallas Police Department.

Special Ranger Doug Hutchison
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
July 30, 2010

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR SERVICE

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESER, NH
November 26, 2007

On Sunday November 12, 1967 this country lost yet another hero in service to us all. I was born that very same day shortly after 7pm. I have served proudly since 1989. A Gaurdian leaves, A Gaurdian is born....

SGT Michael C. Macarilla
VERMONT STATE POLICE TRAFFIC OPERATIONS
December 14, 2006

In 1966 I was 10yoa Officer Stewart was parked next to the equipment checkout booth. My dad was a city motorcycle mechanic.I had come to see my dad, Officer Stewart Put me up on his motor,and put his partners helment on me. I knew most of the officers on the motorsquad I later became a DPD explorer Scout.I remember So vividly the day he was killed.I cried for almost all day. I know he is still around , He has been one of my guardian angeles RIP/JD

Chris Dean Patrick
Cockrell Hill Police (Ret)
June 14, 2006

DPO Stewart,a past but part of motorjock history.I also know how close I came to ending my shift on duty. "Flight by Two" a book I intend to write about our motor jocks motor history.Ive visited your resting place many times.Whether Police or Escort Officers,we are brothers in this field. God speed to all who cme and go.

Lt Kevin W.Titus
Texas MotorcycleEscort
May 26, 2006

Though it's been 38 years since the passing of Officer James Douglas Stewart we remember will always honor his sacrifice....thanks in part to the ODMP.
I did not know Officer Stewart but it makes no difference. He was a fellow officer and a motor jockey to boot. I know that it is only by the grace of God that I sit here today after serving many years on police motors.
May God continue to bless the Dallas Police Department and keep safe from harm the men and women that wear their badge.

Patrolman Doug Hutchison
Irving Police Department, Texas, (Retired)
November 12, 2005

Officer Stewart,

I honor you motorman. With brotherly love and respect, Jim Crotty (Former Richmond, VA Police Officer.)

Jim Crotty, Special Agent (Ret.)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
July 22, 2004

JD was a great guy and a great friend. He was always up for a prank. Bobby D Williams would catch JD running radar in the 1800 block of Ft. Worth Ave and we would wait till the street was clear and then speed toward JD. He would always run out into the street to stop the speeder and we would make him dive back into the grass. I was a young cop when he was killed. I still think of him and really miss his great outlook on life and his wonderful sense of humor.

Sgt Tom Wafer (Retired)
Dallas Police
March 9, 2004